Description
Champurrado is a comforting Mexican beverage that warms the soul on chilly evenings. This creamy chocolate drink, infused with cinnamon, offers a delightful blend of rich flavors and nostalgic memories. With its thick texture and inviting aroma, champurrado is perfect for cozy gatherings or quiet nights in. In just under 30 minutes, you can create this heartwarming treat that will have everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups water
- 2 Mexican chocolate tablets (e.g., Abuelita or Ibarra)
- 2 cups whole milk (or plant-based milk)
- ½ cup masa harina
- 1 cinnamon stick
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, bring water and cinnamon stick to a gentle boil.
- Add chocolate tablets and stir until completely dissolved.
- In a separate bowl, mix masa harina with 1 cup cold milk until smooth.
- Pour another cup of milk into the saucepan and stir well.
- Gradually whisk in the masa harina mixture and simmer on low heat for about 5 minutes until thickened.
- Remove from heat, discard the cinnamon stick, and serve warm in mugs, garnished with extra cinnamon if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 27g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 30mg